3 New Designs Coming Your Way!

With Merrie Monarch just around the corner, here is a preview of the 3 new designs coming April 24th!

First we have Paniolo - Hawaiian Cowboy

In 1793, cattle arrived in Hawaiʻi as a gift to King Kamehameha I. After 20 years of protection to grow the herd, he allowed wild cattle to be captured. Under Kamehameha II, the beef industry grew, and his brother invited Mexican vaqueros to teach cattle ranching. Hawaiians mastered the skills, creating a unique cowboy culture and became known as paniolo, a Hawaiian version of “español.” Parker Ranch, one of the largest U.S. cattle ranches, spans 130,000 acres of the Big Island. Today, paniolo can be seen at rodeos statewide.

The second design coming is for the flower lovers: ‘Okika - Orchid

Hawai’i Island, known as Orchid Isle, is the native home to just three of the 15,000 to 20,000 orchid species. In the early 1900s, local business people began growing imported orchids. A symbol of beauty, elegance, and strength, Hawaii's ideal conditions and expert growers helped establish a reputation for excellence in the production of orchids. In the wild, orchids have evolved in unique shapes, colors, and even scents to attract pollinators like insects, birds, and bats.

The final design is an iconic symbol of Hawaii just in time for Merrie Monarch, but also May Day or as it is called in Hawaii: Lei Day

In 1929, May Day officially became known as Lei Day. A symbol of aloha, lei with kenikeni (dime flower), loke (rose), and pīkake (jasmine) offer sweet fragrances. The kalaunu (crown flower), favored by Queen Lili’uokalani, symbolizes royalty. Palapalai ferns are made lei hili (braided) and can be worn as lei po’o on the head. Lei pua (flower lei), made in the kui style (flowers strung together), are given on any occasion including birthdays, weddings, and to welcome visitors. Graduates often wear so many that they can’t see!

All designs will be available in all the staple items: coasters, pendants, cards, and stickers. 'Okika and Lei will be the newest designs added to tea towel collection. The Paniolo design ventures into the new frontier as the first design on a bandana.

I have my sites set on April 24th.

Mark you calendars!